Two years ago when the Blues won the Super 12, their only defeat was against the Highlanders in Dunedin when they were out-muscled up front.

"That's a hard place to go and when Anton Oliver is playing his 100th (Super 12 game) and Gordy Hunter's trophy is up it doesn't make it any easier. But that's the way we like it and if we are good enough we will do the job," Sloane said.

"All our backs need front foot ball and if we get that those boys will operate but if they don't... "